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Compensation Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs must certify they'll pay the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level, making wage transparency a built-in feature of the process.
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Where you'll work: Guatemala City
Working at GoTo:
At GoTo, innovation through practical AI touches every part of our company, not just our technical teams. We embrace intuitive, user-friendly AI-driven tools and creative problem-solving to improve the way we work together and serve our customers. Here, you’ll join a collaborative community that’s always learning, adapting, and leading through change. If you’re eager to build strong relationships and make a meaningful daily impact, GoTo is the place for you.
Your Day to Day
As a Sales Compensation Specialist, you would be working on:
Sales Compensation Operation (non-commissions):
Own day to day administration and operational support of incentive compensation programs for assigned sales roles, including plan setup, eligibility, role mapping, and ongoing maintenance. Serve as a primary point of contact for sales compensation questions related to plan design, mechanics, and policy interpretation. Manage compensation related inquiries, issue triage, and resolution in partnership with internal teams. This role does not execute commissions' processing.
BDR Compensation Ownership:
Provide dedicated compensation support for BDR roles, including plan rollout support, lifecycle changes, and manager enablement. Partner with Sales and RevOps to ensure BDR compensation programs are clearly understood and consistently administered. Identify recurring BDR compensation issues or trends and proactively surface recommendations.
Planning Partnership & Lifecycle Support:
Partner with Finance and RevOps during annual and quarterly planning cycles to support compensation readiness and execution. Validate role alignment, eligibility, and inputs provided by partner teams to support accurate implementation. Manage compensation impacts related to hires, promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations.
Reporting & Operational Insight:
Deliver recurring compensation related reporting and ad hoc analysis for internal stakeholders. Monitor compensation outcomes to identify risks, discrepancies, or improvement opportunities. Support audit readiness through clear documentation and traceability.
Process Improvement, Documentation & Team Coverage:
Partner closely with Sales, Finance, RevOps, HR, and commissions teams to ensure smooth handoffs and clear ownership. Support manager and seller understanding of compensation plans and payout drivers. Act as a consistent operational liaison to reduce confusion and escalations. Maintain and update documentation for compensation processes, calendars, and standard operating procedures. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort. Participate in system and tooling improvements by providing business requirements and user testing support. Take ownership of defined operational and execution focused responsibilities to reduce reliance on leadership for day-to-day work. Provide reliable coverage across assigned sales segments to balance workload within the team. Help minimize single points of failure through documentation and shared practices.
What We’re Looking For
As a Sales Compensation Specialist, your background will look like:
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5+ years of relevant experience in sales compensation with hands-on responsibility supporting compensation processes in a complex sales environment.
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Proven experience administering incentive compensation programs end to end, including interpreting plan rules, managing operational processes, validating inputs and outputs, and ensuring accurate execution across multiple sales roles or segments.
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Strong operational rigor and attention to detail, with the ability to manage high-volume, detail-sensitive processes, identify discrepancies, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain compensation concepts, calculations, policies, and outcomes to a range of stakeholders, including Sales, Finance, and Operations partners.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and cross-functionally, effectively managing competing priorities, building strong partnerships across teams, and driving work forward with minimal oversight.
What We Offer
At GoTo, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to fit your life, at work and beyond. Here are just some of the benefits and perks you can expect when you join our team:
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Comprehensive health benefits, life and disability insurance, etc.
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Generous paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and quarterly self-care days and no meeting days.
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Tuition and reading reimbursement programs to support your continuous learning and professional growth.
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Thrive Global Wellness Program, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as One to One Wellness Coaching.
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Employee programs, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), GoTo Gives, and our charitable matching program, to amplify your connection and impact.
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Access to telemedicine services for convenient healthcare support.
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GoTo performance bonus program to celebrate your impact and contributions.
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Monthly remote work stipend to support your home office expenses.
At GoTo, you’ll find the flexibility, resources, and support you need to thrive, at work, at home, and everywhere in between. You’ll work towards a shared goal with an open-minded, cohesive team that’s greater than the sum of its parts. We’re committed to creating an inclusive space for everyone, because we know unique perspectives make us a stronger company and community. Join us and be part of a company that invests in your future, where together we’ll Be Real, Think Big, Move Fast, Keep Growing, and stay Customer Obsessed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compensation Specialist
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to compensation analysis. A business, HR, or finance degree strengthens your case. If your degree is in an unrelated field, document how your coursework covers quantitative analysis, labor economics, or pay structures.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before you enter salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify at or above that wage, so knowing the floor protects you.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications for HR or compensation roles have already built the compliance infrastructure for employment-based sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history in compensation and total rewards job categories.
Verify the employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Before accepting an offer, confirm enrollment status directly with HR. Some smaller consulting firms or boutique compensation practices sponsor H-1B workers but haven't formalized E-Verify compliance, which creates filing risk.
Request the LCA before your start date
Ask your employer for a copy of the certified LCA and confirm the job title, worksite address, and wage level match your actual role. Discrepancies between your offer letter and the LCA can trigger RFEs or compliance audits during H-1B adjudication.
Benchmark your role against O*NET classifications
Review the O*NET occupation profile for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists to confirm your duties align with what USCIS expects for a specialty occupation. Roles that lean heavily on administrative tasks rather than analytical work face higher RFE rates.
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Find Compensation Specialist JobsCompensation Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compensation Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, business administration, finance, or industrial-organizational psychology. Roles focused primarily on data entry or benefits administration without analytical responsibilities may not meet the specialty occupation threshold. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports the degree requirement argument when documented correctly in the I-129 petition.
How does prevailing wage work for H-1B Compensation Specialist positions?
Your employer must file an LCA with the DOL certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code, job level, and work location. Wage levels run from Level I through Level IV, and compensation analyst roles at larger companies typically fall at Level II or III. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Compensation Specialists?
Large corporations with dedicated total rewards or HR analytics teams sponsor most H-1B petitions for this role, particularly in tech, finance, healthcare, and professional services. Consulting firms that advise clients on compensation strategy also sponsor, though less frequently. You can search for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in compensation roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change compensation roles?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, as long as your original H-1B has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for your specific worksite and role before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.
Does remote work affect my H-1B LCA if I work as a Compensation Specialist from home?
Remote work creates a worksite compliance issue. If you work from a location not listed on your certified LCA, your employer must file an amended LCA covering that address before you begin working there. The DOL requires the LCA worksite to match where you actually perform your duties, so a home office in a different metro area or state typically requires a new LCA and potentially an amended H-1B petition.
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